Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has radically altered the command structure of the country's security bloc. By special decree, Rosgvardia (the Russian National Guard) has been subordinated to the General Staff of the Russian Federation.
This was reported by analysts from the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
According to expert data, Russia's Security Council is also considering the complete liquidation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS). The plan involves integrating part of its personnel into the structure of an already bolstered Rosgvardia. These steps are aimed at rigid centralization of control and strengthening the position of the military leadership.
Analysts note that the primary beneficiary of this reform is the Chief of the General Staff, Valery Gerasimov.
"The subordination of Rosgvardia and parts of the Russian Defense High Command to the General Staff will significantly strengthen Gerasimov's control over Russian security forces, which underscores that Putin is rewarding Gerasimov for his loyalty, and that Gerasimov retains a central place in Putin's inner circle," the ISW report states.
Previously, opposition politician Ilya Ponomarev noted in a commentary for Glavred that personnel reshuffles within the Russian military bloc occur constantly but fail to produce results. According to him, for Putin, this is often a "meaningless swap," as he lacks the motivation for radical change without visible progress on the front lines.
